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Jewish Mayor ori>ublin to Give Talk At Philanthropies Initial Gifts Dinner Famous Man Is Irish Hero And Supporter of Israel The Right Honorable Robert • Briicoe, the first Jewish Mayor of Dublin, will be the gnat speaker at the Men'* Initial Oilta Dinner of the Jewish PJiilanthropiei, Wednesday, April 3, at 6:30 p. m., at the Highland Country Club, Arthur R. Goldatein, General Campaign Chairman, and David Blacker, Initial Gifts, Chairman, announced today. Mr. Briicoe ii a life-long The tradition will go on for Omaha's Or. I'lilllp Slier and hlii aim; leader for freedom in his native David Slier, of N o r VurU, a national leader In Jewbh affnlm, wlim of I»they takii part In Din annual Fatlirr and Bon Wninirt, .Mlrlmcl Slier, land, and for the State : : :
out ihown In the plrlura will he at thr aide of hi* fatlirr, llarld, and hU gramlMthrr, Sunday.
Annual Father*Son Banquet Will Be Sunday Evening An unusual reunion of t h e founder of the Community Father and Son Banquet, his ton, and hi* gnndion will mark the 33rd Antiual Banquet, on Sunday, March 31, al 0 p. m. at the JewUh Community Center. Dr. Philip Sher, who lnitltutpl the father and Son Banquet tradU tion In Omaha; David Sher, hU ion, who has gained national r e c ounltlon for his leader«hlp in Jewtali attain, civic and welfare programs; and Michael Sher, hia ion and Or. Sher'a grandson, will be honored at this city-wide event. Dr. Abe Greenberg, president of the Federation (or Jewish Service, the sponsor of this banquet, said list week. A Community Tradition "Thii beautiful annual custom
has served to point up the role of the father, in relation to his ions, and to establish • relationship which did much to strengthen (am lly tie* among Omaha Jewish families," Dr. Greenberjt said. "Stim ulatlng a* it doe* mutual reaped _ . / familyJwalty, tin Ttthtf and .»n4 Son Banquet Idea, through more than three decade*, became a deeply • rooted community tradition, which ha* inspired our youth, and re-dedicated fathers to their jobs, and responsibilities, a* 'dads,'" Dr. Greenberg emphasized. "Dr. Sher, the Honorary President of the Federation for Jewish Service, deserves much credit, and our community'* appreciation for his farsightedness In planting and developing suoh an Important community tradition, which by now has become a 'chain of traditions' For it Is a fact, that many fathers. ,'in't even grandfather* who now attend, were present at these banqueti as bo>» themselves," Dr. Grecnberg concluded. fount; and Old Participate Youngsters participating in this year's program will lie Edward Michael Trcller. »on of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Trelter. who will speak for the sons; Robert Bait, ion of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Batt, who Will give the invocation; and Raphael Groner, son of Rabbi and Mrs, Benjamin Groner, who will lead in the ohantlng of Grace. Dr. Robert Engel, father of Richard and Randy, will t * toastmaster; Edward Shafton, father of Benjamin, will respond for the father*. Participating In the program will also be Dr. Philip Sher, Ml son David Sher, and his grandson, Michael Sher. In addition a variety of print* will b« awarded, in accordance wfth the custom of the affair. Reservation* oan tUll be made for thla banquet by calHng the Jewish Community Center, JAckson 1366, at onoe.
Servicemen to Get Possover Gifts Passover gift package! will be mulled toon to mem bom of the local Jewish Community stationed overseas by the Omaha Community through the Federation of Jewish Women1* Clubs, Mr«. Moc A. Vcnger, chairman reported. Mrs. Venger urged that any family having a serviceman in the armed force*, call the Center, JA 1366, The committee would like to make sure that all Omahan* aervlng oversea* receive Passover Kift package* and that those in the State* receive holiday greetIng cards, Mm. Venger aald. Mrs. Joseph Freeman I* aerving as chairman of the telephone committee and Mr*. Harold Pollack U chairman in charge of packing and (hipping gift* overseas and the mailing of greeting card*,
Egypt Blacklist! Fifteen Firms London (WNS)—Fifteen foreign firm*, Including the American International Latex C o m p a n y , have been blacklisted by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry for doing business with Israel, it was dlscloned her* on the basis of report* from Cairo, Th* list Include* Air France and three British firm*.
Walks to Services Buffalo (WNS)—Lord Mayor Robert Brlscoe of Dublin walked two mile* last Saturday to participate In the aervlec* at th* Synagogue of the Congregation Aahvalh Sholem. '
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Separate VoU for Mayor A different form of voting will be required under the new City Charter when voter* go to th* poll*, April 2. Separate Ballqta must be cait for the mayor and city ooundl candidate* for the first time.
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"We are most happy to welcome Lord Mayor Briscoe to our community, to help us Initiate the crucial Philanthropies and United Jewish A p p e a I Campaigns," Dr. Abe Grceiiheri{, president of the Fed-
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Canar And Lippett Will Co-Chairmen Men's Div. Louis Canar and Ruben I.lppett will be co-chairmen of the Men's Division of the Jewish Philanthropic* Campaign, Arthur H. Coldstein, G e n e r a l Campaign chairman announced today. "I am very happy to report that Louis Canar and Ruben Lippett have accepted the leadership of our Men's Division. This ii a campaign unit which has the responsibility for covering a large number of prospects, which calls for capable and devoted leadership. : . Both, qualified leaders "Both Lou and Kuben are identified with many community activities, and are especially active In B'nai B'rith. 1 am confident that under their leadership, the Men'* Division will complete iU assignment both In record time and with the bent result" possible," Mr. Goldstein said. Special Breakfast Planned A special breakfast meeting of the Planning Committee of the Men's Division will be held on Sunday morning, March 31, at 10 a. m. at the Jewish Community Center, the c b - c h a r r m e n announced. They have already issued a call for worker* for the division, and are preparing plan* for an Intensive drive. "Campaign for Life" Four-square Intent on the Importance of the campaign, the two co-chairmen of the Men'a Division, Louis Canar and Ruben Lippett declared that "This I* a campaign for life—the life of the
entire J e w i s h community of Kgypt, Poland, Hungary, Israel and even the United States. Through this campaign we will ba able to save many lives from disaster and destruction, and secure the future of our brethren in Israel. The honor of Omaha Jewry Is at stake too, and we must not fall to Serve lives, while they can still be saved." -
Hungarians Fined For Threats Stockholm (JTA)—One recent Hungarian refuge* to Sweden drew • 30-day sentence thla week-end and a second a fina for calling their Swedish teacher a "Jewish swine" and threatening to kill him. A third defendant waa acquitted. In court, th* defendant* openly admitted that they were Fascist* and anti-Semite*. The court's findings, however, were officially based on threat* against a public servant. Th* 100-odd Hungarian Jewish refugees in thla country report frequent Instances of anti-Semitism among the Hungarians.
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'•ration for Jewish Service, $ommen tod, "Omaha can count itself fortunate that it will be among the dozen cities Mr. Briscoe will visit on behalf of the United Jewish Appeal." Many Distinctions Besides enjoying the distinction of being the first member of the Jewish faith ever to hold that high office in the Irish capital, Mr, Briscoe Is regarded uniquely as a successful revolutionist, statesman and businessman. Born in,Publin 62 years ago, he became a'revolutlonlst at 16 when he Joined the Irish Republican Army for an exciting career as a staff officer to Gen. Michael Collins, flamboyant leader of the IRA. His dudes consisted chiefly of smuggling guns into Ireland to stock the underground army'* hidden armories. Elected to Ball Mr. Briscoe became a supporter of Eamon de Valera in 1917 when the Irish leader headed the Sinn Fein, the militant nationalist organization, after hi* service In the outlawed IltA. In 1919, the two men, traveling as seamen, went to New York to raise money for th* IRA. Later, they appeared before the U. S. Senate to plead for recognition of Ireland's cause. When de Valera founded the Flanna Fail Party In 1926, Mr. Brlscoc became a founding member. The following year he was elected to the Dall (Ireland's Parliment) from south Dublin, a seat he has held ever since. Tireless Speaker Another cause close to his heart has been Israel's struggle, first to establish her Independence and now to safeguard her security and freedom. He has been a tireless speaker and has helped to raise funds for the people of Israel in the British Isles and the United States. After World War II he doVoted a good deal of his time to helping refugees and for a timo supported a number of Jewish children until they were placed with families. Started As Engineer As a businessman. Mr. Briscoe .started out as an electrical engineer; but in later years became associated as a director with several firms, Including textile and pharmaceutical companies and a packing house producing Kosher meat for the domestic,and export markets, lie Is nn observant Jew and has been instrumental in instituting Kashrut laws throughout Ireland. He has been president of Dublin's Board of Shrch'ta «inco 1951. A sun, Joseph, a Dublin dentist, will accompany Ills di: ln;;uiahed father to Ornaho. Finance I.lfr-.Su% ing Th? Emergency Rescue Fund and the proceeds of the regular 11»J7 UJA campaign will finance Ihe life-sa\lng services provided by three constituent agencies — the United Israel Appeal, Joint Distribution Committee and New York Association for Now Americans, A fourth agency, the United Was Service, rhcctliiK the needs of refugees Immigrating to lands other than Israel, also will benefit from Emergency Fund aid. In addition to the 100,000 refugees to he aided by the Rescue Fund, these agencies this year must provide welfare and rehabilitation assistance to some 523,000 newcomers to Israel, and distressed and dependent Jew* In 20 other coumrie*.